Rob Zombie Reunited With Blasko Ahead Of Alice Cooper Freaks On Parade Tour

Michael Angulia | 01-30-2024

As Rob Zombie prepares to hit the road with Alice Cooper later this year for the Freaks On Parade Tour, he has announced that he has reunited with original bassist Rob "Blasko" Nicholson.

Blasko played with Zombie from 1997 through 2006, before the bass player left the group to join Ozzy Osbourne. Blasko performed on the first three Rob Zombie albums, "Hellbilly Deluxe", "The Sinister Urge" and "Educated Horses".

The announcement of Blasko's reunion with Zombie, came hours after it was revealed that longtime bass player Matt "Piggy D." Montgomery had left the band.

Zombie broke the news to fans via Instagram. He wrote, "After 18 years I am thrilled to announce that Blasko has returned. The original four-string Zombie monster is back. Get ready for a crazy summer of mayhem."

Montgomery said of his departure via social media, "Dear Friends. My Time With ZOMBIE Has Come To An End. It Was An Honor To Entertain You For The Last 18 Years.

"I look forward to the future and wish everyone the best. Peace & Love, Matt Montgomery aka Count D., Piggy D., Giggles".

The reunited Blasko and Zombie will be hitting the road with Alice Cooper this summer for the Freaks On Parade tour that will feature support from Ministry and Filter. See the dates below:

08/20 - Albuquerque, NM - Isleta Amphitheater
08/22 - West Valley City, UT - Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
08/24 - Lincoln, NE - Pinnacle Bank Arena
08/25 - Saint Paul, MN - Xcel Energy Center
08/27 - Milwaukee, WI - American Family Insurance Amphitheater - Summerfest Grounds
08/28 - Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Blossom Music Center
08/30 - Clarkston, MI - Pine Knob Music Theatre
08/31 - Noblesville, IN - Ruoff Music Center
09/01 - Maryland Heights, MO - Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
09/03 - Burgettstown, PA - The Pavilion at Star Lake
09/04 - Syracuse, NY - Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview
09/06 - Mansfield, MA - Xfinity Center
09/07 - Holmdel, NJ - PNC Bank Arts Center
09/08 - Camden, NJ - Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
09/10 - Bristow, VA - Jiffy Lube Live
09/11 - Charlotte, NC - PNC Music Pavilion
09/12 - Alpharetta, GA - Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
09/14 - Austin, TX - Germania Insurance Amphitheater
09/15 - The Woodlands, TX - The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
09/17 - Rogers, AR - Walmart AMP
09/18 - Fort Worth, TX - Dickies Arena